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earlier monthsAugust 2020
Managing Forages Through a Season of Drought: A Two-Part Webinar Series
August 4, 2020
7-8pm
Part 2: Stored Forages: Winter Feed Supply Beyond the Drought, Tuesday, August 4th
• Managing the Remaining Growing Season (recap of planting/ harvest hay cuttings) -Joe Lawrence (20 min)
• Corn Silage - Getting the Most Out of Your Harvest in a Drought Year(20 min)
• Forage inventory Management: Assessing What You Have and Plan for Winter Accordingly - Ron Kuck (20 min)
• Q & A
• Managing the Remaining Growing Season (recap of planting/ harvest hay cuttings) -Joe Lawrence (20 min)
• Corn Silage - Getting the Most Out of Your Harvest in a Drought Year(20 min)
• Forage inventory Management: Assessing What You Have and Plan for Winter Accordingly - Ron Kuck (20 min)
• Q & A
Protecting the Flock from Highly Contagious Diseases
August 4, 2020
8:00 pm EDT
The most highly contagious disease of livestock is foot and mouth disease (FMD) and it remains a threat in almost 100 countries in the world. Sheep are referred to as the "silent shedders" among livestock species susceptible to this devastating animal disease. Preparedness and response planning for FMD has taken center stage in recent years. Learn about this disease, how the U.S. plans to respond should it be diagnosed in North America, and the Secure Sheep and Wool Supply Plan for Continuity of Business resources available to protect the flock.
Test Event
August 4 - August 6, 2020
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2020 Cornell Aurora Virtual Farm Field Day
August 6, 2020
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
2020 Cornell Aurora Farm Field Day will be held virtually this year due to COVID-19.
We invite you to participate in our first virtual AFFD via Zoom on August 6th from 1 - 3:30 pm EDT. The event will include pre-recorded in-field demonstrations as well as live presentations and discussions.
We invite you to participate in our first virtual AFFD via Zoom on August 6th from 1 - 3:30 pm EDT. The event will include pre-recorded in-field demonstrations as well as live presentations and discussions.
Swine Breeding Stock Care - Housing
August 6, 2020
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
For pigs, housing is a must for successful production. In this free webinar, we will discuss housing options for sows and boars, and how to design those systems to improve flow and handling of large breeding stock in your system.
60 Days From Your Fall Feeding Plan - Webinar
August 11, 2020
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Are you ready to feed grass this fall? This webinar, led by Troy Bishopp, will discuss the realities of stockpiling perennial pastures for the 2020 fall and winter grazing seasons.
Pasture-Finished Beef Production Online Workshops
August 11 - August 13, 2020
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Dr. Greg Halich from the University of Kentucky and Ed Rayburn from West Virginia University will present three workshops on grass finishing beef cattle. They will discuss how to get adequate growth to reach an ideal finished state as well as common market issues. The final workshop will consist of a producer panel to offer first-hand insights into grass based beef production. You can register for this free event here: https://vaforages.org/event/pasture-finished-beef/
Swine Breeding Stock Care - Nutrition
August 13, 2020
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
For the breeding herd, nutrition is all about longevity. In this webinar, we will review basic dietary recommendations for boars and sows, and how to make the most of feedstuffs available to you.
NEDPA Webinar: Important Updates to New York Farm Labor Laws in 2020
August 17, 2020
11:30am
New York farm labor laws changed dramatically in 2019, and the laws were further revised by state government in 2020. This webinar will update farm employers about important changes affecting farm laborers, family members, managers, overtime, day of rest, and union participation. Presenters are Dr. Richard Stup of Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development and Attorney Charles Palmer of the Michael Best law firm.
Get Ready for Earliest Corn Silage Harvest Ever?
August 19, 2020
7pm-9pm
Virtual: Fly and Pest Control for Livestock
August 20, 2020
6pm-8pm
Cornell Hemp Research Team Virtual Field Day
August 20, 2020
9:00am - 12:00 noon
Since we are not able to hold an in-person field day this year due to COVID-19 safety restrictions, we are presenting an update on Cornell research and extension information virtually. The event will be split into three sessions on Hemp Genetics and Breeding, Crop Management, and Supply Chain and Regulatory Updates. Hemp growers, processors, and crop management advisors are encouraged to attend.
Virtual Cornell Hemp Research Team Field Day
August 20, 2020
9am-Noon
Since we are not able to hold an in-person field day this year due to COVID-19 safety restrictions, we are presenting an update on Cornell research and extension information virtually on Thursday, August 20th at 9:00AM on Zoom.
Hemp growers, processors, and crop management advisors are encouraged to attend. We hope you can join us.
The event will be split into three sessions:
1. Hemp Genetics and Breeding
2. Crop Management
3. Supply Chain and Regulatory Updates
Click Here for Full Agenda
Pre-Registration is Required
Click Here to Register
Hemp growers, processors, and crop management advisors are encouraged to attend. We hope you can join us.
The event will be split into three sessions:
1. Hemp Genetics and Breeding
2. Crop Management
3. Supply Chain and Regulatory Updates
Click Here for Full Agenda
Pre-Registration is Required
Click Here to Register
Grazing & Forage Season Extension Webinar Series: Harvesting Winter Cover Crops
August 28, 2020
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
This webinar will discuss how you can harvest your overwintering cover crops as forage by grazing in the fall and grazing or harvesting in the spring. This includes fall planting dates, species-specific information, and other management considerations. Sam Corcoran, agronomy researcher of UMass Extension, will be the speaker.
Grazing & Forage Season Extension Webinar Series: Harvesting Winter Cover Crops
August 28, 2020
12:15pm - 1:00pm
This free webinar will discuss how you can harvest your overwintering cover crops as forage by grazing in the fall and grazing or harvesting in the spring. This includes fall planting dates, species-specific information, and other management considerations. The speaker for this webinar is Sam Corcoran, agronomy researcher, of UMass Extension.
September 2020
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October 2020
"It's Always the Nutritionist's Fault!" - Understanding Diets and Improving Communication on Your Dairy
October 15, 2020
12:30pm EST, and again at 7:00pm EST
Online via Zoom
This a FREE webinar for farmers and dairy nutritionists who are looking to get on the same page about farm goals and dairy rations. Join us for a live webinar Thursday, October 15, 2020 presented twice at 12:20pm EST, and again at 7:00pm EST.
"It's Always the Nutritionist's Fault!" Understanding diets & improving communication on your dairy
October 15, 2020
12:30 pm & 7 pm
zoom webinar
This a FREE webinar for farmers and dairy nutritionists who are looking to get on the same page about farm goals and dairy rations.
Click here for registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...
Organic Grain: Harvesting, Storage, and Processing Online Workshop Series
October 19, 2020 : Production with a focus on harvesting
6pm - 7:15pm
video conference via zoom
Production with a focus on harvesting. Harvesting continues to be critical especially for new grain farmers who are not familiar with combines.
Herbicide Resistant Weed Control Virtual Field Day
October 21, 2020
11:00am - 1:00pm, Zoom meeting room will open at 10:30am
Zoom
This free online event will offer 2 DEC pesticide applicator credits and CCE CEU's. Pre-Registration is required for DEC credits!
Interseeded Cover Crops in Corn Virtual Field Day
October 28, 2020
11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a one hour virtual field day that focuses on interseeded cover crops in corn, herbicide resistant weed management and other weed control updates.
Interseeded Cover Crops in Corn Virtual Field Day
October 28, 2020
11:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Join us for a one hour virtual field day that focuses on interseeded cover crops in corn, herbicide resistant weed management and other weed control updates.
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